Getting your little ones to eat right isn't easy. Sure, there are ways to get your kids to down a serving or two of healthy greens, but it may involve a bit of trickery on your part. Find out how much you know about getting your children to eat what they need by taking this quiz!

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Question 1 of 20

Which of the following foods are NOT high in fiber?

mashed potatoes (without the skin)

The skins of fruits and veggies are a good source of fiber, potatoes included. So while mashed potatoes sans skins may be tasty and filling, it's not a fiber-rich dish.

raisins

raspberries

Question 2 of 20

What's one way to make pizza healthier for your kids?

Bake it longer.

Add vegetables.

Adding vegetables to your pizza will make it a bit more healthy. Of course, the veggies won't negate the fat and extra calories found in most pies, but there's no harm tricking your kids into consuming some of the nutritious foods they might not normally eat. So pile on the spinach, onions, peppers and any other veggies you can think of!

Add more cheese.

Question 3 of 20

True or false: Blueberries are a superfood.

true

Yep, blueberries are a superfood, and your kid probably won't have any issues with munching on them. But if your child would rather eat chips than berries, you can always incorporate these sweet fruits into his breakfast by making blueberry pancakes, waffles or muffins.

false

No, but raspberries are.

Question 4 of 20

True or false: Peanut butter is NOT good for kids.

true

false

As anyone who grew up on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches can tell you, peanut butter is great for kids. It's packed with protein and fiber and provides all the energy a growing child needs.

It's not good for kids, but it's great for adults.

Question 5 of 20

How many calories are in a single-cup serving of a fruit smoothie?

130

A cup-sized serving of a fruit smoothie houses 130 calories or less if it's made with 100 percent fruit or fruit juice only. Add yogurt or milk, and it jumps to almost 200 calories. Smoothies are a great way to hide important veggies in your kid's dinner.

190

480

Question 6 of 20

True or false: Foods such as parsley, spinach and kale are a great source of calcium.

true

Leafy greens are packed with calcium and can be easily incorporated into your family's nightly dinners. Throw some kale into a smoothie, or put spinach on a pizza -- your kids might actually start liking greens!

false

Yes, but only when they are cooked.

Question 7 of 20

True or false: At McDonald's, a large smoothie has more calories than a cheeseburger.

true

Smoothies seem like a healthy option, and they are, but you have to be careful when ordering from fast food chains or specialty smoothie stores. A large smoothie from McDonald's, for example, has 330 calories (compared to a standard cheeseburger's 250) and 70 grams of sugar. The best way to consume a healthy smoothie is to make your own at home using fresh fruits and veggies.

false

Yes, but only if you get strawberry.

Question 8 of 20

Couscous is nearly identical to what other food?

rice

pasta

Like pasta, couscous is made from durum wheat semolina.

whole wheat bread

Question 9 of 20

True or false: Too much cheese can be bad for children.

true

In moderation, cheese can be good for kids. It's packed with protein and calcium. However, it's easy to have too much of a good thing. Cheese is also loaded with fat and calories, and because we put it on everything nowadays, many kids are getting too much of it. Forgo the extra cheese the next time you order a pizza, and try to add just a sprinkling over your family's macaroni.

false

It depends on the kind of cheese.

Question 10 of 20

Which of the following is the best way to make mac and cheese a little more healthy?

Add ample amounts of meat.

Add bread crumbs on top.

Add plenty of veggies.

When in doubt, add veggies. Like pizza, mac and cheese is a dish that begs for a few extra ingredients, but many of us don't experiment with pasta like we do with pies. Onions, corn, bell peppers, kale and spinach all make great additions to any mac and cheese recipe.

Question 11 of 20

Which of the following is the best meal for getting your kids involved in the kitchen?

pizza

Pizza, quesadillas and smoothies are all dinners your kids will love to create. Give them lots of ingredient choices (including many fruit and vegetable options like tomatoes, pineapple and spinach), and let the fun begin. They'll love making their own masterpieces, and you'll enjoy watching them get excited about eating fruits and greens!

fried chicken

stir-fry

Question 12 of 20

How many calories are in a cheese quesadilla?

320

490

Remember what we said about the fat and calories in cheese? There are approximately 490 calories in a regular cheese quesadilla, but perhaps even more surprisingly, this tasty dish also contains almost 29 grams of fat.

600

Question 13 of 20

Which of the following is the best source of calcium?

instant oatmeal

broccoli

white beans

In comparing 1-cup servings of each of these foods, white beans contain the most calcium. A single cup of white beans contain 226 milligrams of calcium, while instant oatmeal contains 100 milligrams, and broccoli contains 35 milligrams.

Question 14 of 20

Which of the following foods promotes improved short-term memory and auditory tests?

oatmeal

Oatmeal has been associated with improved memory and auditory tests in schools. It's high in fiber and protein, which is good for brain development. You can dress it up in lots of different ways -- top it with cinnamon, cocoa powder, honey, fresh fruit or even throw in some nuts or raisins.

marshmallows

rice cakes

Question 15 of 20

What's the daily recommended intake of fiber for children between the ages of 1 and 3?

19 grams

Kids between the ages of 1 and 3 should get around 19 grams of fiber per day. There are tons of foods that are packed with fiber, most of which are easy to add to your weekly dinner menu. Choose whole wheat pasta instead of regular pasta; add beans to soups and salads, and serve fruit with the skins intact.

21 grams

31 grams

Question 16 of 20

True or false: Fiber-rich foods will help your kid feel full longer.

true

Fiber has long been the secret weapon of dedicated dieters because it helps you feel full for longer periods of time. A diet with plenty of beans, whole grains, fruits and vegetables will allow your kid to make it from lunch to dinner without breaking into multiple bags of chips.

false

Only if the fiber comes from whole grains.

Question 17 of 20

What is the daily recommended intake of calcium for children between the ages of 4 and 8?

500 milligrams

650 milligrams

800 milligrams

Preschool and younger school-aged children should take in around 800 milligrams of calcium per day. This is equivalent to about three glasses of milk. As children get older, they need more calcium for healthy bone growth. By the time they're teenagers, they should be getting around 1,300 milligrams of calcium per day.

Question 18 of 20

True or false: The standard symbol for nutrition guidelines has been switched from the food pyramid to something called MyPlate.

true

The food pyramid has been taught in schools for years, but the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has switched to the MyPlate to represent the food groups. It's essentially a dinner plate divided into four sections (vegetables, fruits, grains and proteins), with a side of dairy. Just like the sections of the food pyramid are different widths, each section of the plate contains the proper amount of food recommended by the USDA.

false

Yes, but it's not being taught in schools yet.

Question 19 of 20

True or false: Baked goods make healthy snacks for kids.

true

false

They're not necessarily healthy, but they can contain healthy ingredients.

OK, we admit that even under optimal conditions, baked goods usually aren't the healthiest option for a snack for your kids. But if your child refuses celery sticks, there's no reason he can't munch on a slice of zucchini or banana bread. It's not a perfect solution, but it's better (and healthier) than other alternatives.

Question 20 of 20

True or false: Colorful fruits and veggies are generally less healthy than foods with more muted tones.

true

false

Fruits and veggies full of color are almost always extremely good for you. For example, blueberries, sweet potatoes, apples and bananas are all super healthy. Better still, they're also foods kids generally enjoy, so they're easy to incorporate into various recipes or can even be given out as snacks.